Assistant Project Manager

Alshaya Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An International Retail Company based in Dubai is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Retail Property Development. The successful candidate will oversee store development projects, ensuring they meet budget and quality standards. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture, alongside a minimum of 5 years of experience in architectural or interior design. This role also involves coordinating with various stakeholders and managing suppliers and contractors. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in architectural or interior designing.
• Exposure to retail and F&B property development is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage all processes within the Retail Property function.
• Accountable for store development within budget and quality standards.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and brands for timely project delivery.
• Review design drawings for value engineering opportunities.
• Compile tender documents and monitor project budgets.
• Approve payments and invoices associated with store development.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Planning

Procurement

Cost control

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

Role Profile

Accountable for the Project Management component of Retail Property. Appoint and manage Contractors/Suppliers to achieve new Stores/replenishment within approved budget agreed time scale and quality required.

The below Key Performance Areas include but are not limited to:

• Manage all processes within one’s own area of expertise in line company policies and procedures and market guidelines.
• Accountable for the Store Development component of the Retail Property function.
• Ensure that all store development projects are performed within budget, timeframe and quality standards.
• Review Design Drawings and explore where value engineering is possible.
• Coordinate with the contractors, suppliers, Brands, Designers, Landlords to ensure project delivery on time and with quality.
• Compile Tender Documents based on the approved drawings and Local Authority. placing orders related to project and monitor project budget.
• Compile periodic reports on refurbishment programs and analysis of shop-fitting costs and implementations to improve costs.
• Review and monitor site progress and for the projects while maintaining the agreed delivery time and up to the quality needed
• Responsible for the review and approval of processed invoices associated with store development, Capex and maintenance expenditure.
• Approve payments to Suppliers and Contractors and submits relevant quotations to Senior Management for approval purposes.
• Ability to travel when needed and manage work in other GCC countries where required.
• Initiate and maintain key contracts. Review proposed store layouts and distribute Store Opening Schedule to the Business.
• Review proposed layouts and requirements with Brand Managers and advise on deliverables. Maintain and distributes Store Opening Schedule for distribution within the Business
• Manage Supplier and Fit Out Contractor selection and appointment within approved budgeted costs.
• Maintain and manage all Alshaya systems in line with company policies.
• Assess/improve the functionality of the Property Department processes and systems
• Ensure all documentation, records and property data is organized and backed up/secure.
• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships and act as an ambassador for the Company.
• Act as a facilitator between brands within Alshaya and Project Managers with regard to the brands’ requirements and expectations.
• Select contractors / suppliers by acceptability of contract performance / deliverables.
• Collaborate with Real Estate and Facility Managers to ensure the best outcome for the project.
• Advise on tender compilation, evaluation of fit out contractors, material and equipment sourcing and the cost sensitivities associated with each project.
• Liaise with host brands and their designers to maintain brand standards and requirements within the Company portfolio.
• Initiate and maintain key contacts with new and existing host brands.

Knowledge

Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Engineering preferably in architecture from an accredited university.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in architectural / interior designing or similar field of experience.
• Exposure to retail and F&B property development

Skills

• Project Management
• Planning
• Procurement
• Cost control